Management Based Employment Issues in Georgia

With increased federal and state employment regulations, it is becoming more challenging to manage the workplace. To avoid potentially costly mistakes, small and large companies should seek legal counsel when considering personnel policy. Our employment law firm offers preventative counseling to employers assisting with the preparation and review of employment policies and manuals to ensure compliance with state and federal law. We can also assist in the creation of non-compete agreements, wage and hour determination and termination proceeds

If there are claims made against your company, we are experienced in employment litigation, and our attorneys can represent you in Equal Employment Opportunity Hearings and throughout Department of Labor investigations. In these instances, we will prepare the necessary documentation, contact the appropriate authorities and represent you at all hearings.

We support our business clients at every stage of the process with:

Early, preventative advice and counseling on compliance with employment laws, to reduce the risk of employment disputes.

Training for management and staff on employment policies and compliance

Drafting of personnel manuals and employment contracts to minimize the potential for disputes

Providing early guidance when potential problems arise, to reduce the risk of suits, and enhance employee performance and morale in the workplace.

Defending complaints filed with the Department of Labor or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and claims of employment discrimination in State and Federal courts.

Resolving employment based contract disputes such as non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, and suits under the Georgia Trade Secrets Act.

The attorneys of Pankey & Horlock, LLC serve the entire state of Georgia, including Atlanta, Alpharetta, Auburn, Decatur, Doraville, Douglasville, Duluth, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Stone Mountain, Dekalb County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, and Cobb County, GA.